Mango Quinoa Salad
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Mango Quinoa Salad
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Served cold, this refreshing Mango Quinoa Salad is the perfect sweet/spicy balance, with jalapeños, cilantro, onion, and tomatoes- you can make this vegan recipe ahead of time and serve straight out of the fridge! It's amazing paired with a spicy protein, like blackened tilapia or jerk chicken.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quinoa uncooked
- 1 large mango diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
- 1 Jalapeno pepper seeded and finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- Juice and zest of one lime
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa (1/2 cup) in a mesh sieve until water runs clear. Transfer to a medium pot and cover with 1 cup water and a pinch of kosher salt. Bring to a boil, cover, and cook for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Turn off heat, allow to sit for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the zest and juice of one lime, the olive oil (1/4 cup), and kosher salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl.
- Once the quinoa is cooked, rinse under cold water in a mesh sieve until completely cool. Shake off as much excess water as possible.
- Add the cooked quinoa, mango, tomatoes, jalapeño pepper, and onion to the bowl with the dressing and toss to coat.
- For best results, allow to refrigerate for 1 hour before serving to let the flavors marry.
Notes
- For a heartier meal: add black beans, chickpeas, chicken, or steak to the salad.
- Time saving tip: prep other ingredients while quinoa is cooking.
- The provided nutrition information does not include any added sodium from seasoning to taste, any optional ingredients, and it does not take brands into account. Feel free to calculate it yourself using this calculator or by adding the recipe to Yummly.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
249kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
16mg
(1%)
Potassium
473mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1126IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
48mg
(53%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 249 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 249kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 473mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1126IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 48mg | 53% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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